03/19/2024 • 4 min read
Exploring the benefits of an “all-in” approach
by Haworth, Inc.
The spaces where employees work directly influence organizational culture. Over the past few years, we have been in transition—questioning how, when, and where we work. Traditional work models are being replaced with new ideas and concepts that are constantly researched, scrutinized, tested, and questioned. Evolving behaviors and attitudes pose challenges for leaders whose decisions significantly impact productivity, efficiency, and organizational culture.
When people work together in a shared space, there are clear benefits. Face-to-face interaction builds stronger business relationships and allows real-time problem-solving. There is also better and more efficient communication. Rather than sending a text, or email, or setting up a virtual meeting, which can be time-consuming, employees can quickly and spontaneously talk to each other. Tough conversations become easier because people can pick up on nonverbal cues and body language, quickly adapting their communication approach and providing two-way clarification. Performance management also improves because feedback can be offered more readily.
Organizations that bring people into the office—even two or three days a week—often have core hours. Many people prefer a regular schedule, where they can define the boundaries between their work and personal lives. Workdays with set beginning and ending times allow for greater work-life balance, as the predictable hours make it easier to plan both work and personal activities. The cohesion of time spent together—working as well as socializing—creates connections that strengthen teams. Ideas have more opportunities to cross-pollinate, knowledge and information are shared, and networks grow. Mentoring happens organically when diverse generations and employees of all levels work together, whether experienced workers model decision-making skills or everyone learns new technology.
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